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Hasan Piker names pro-CCP tycoon Singham as financier of ‘political movements’ despite nonprofit veneer

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Far-left political influencer Hasan Piker identified American Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham as a major financier behind a network of pro-communist U.S. nonprofits engaged in «political advocacy» and «a lot of political movements,» marking the first public acknowledgment from a figure inside the far-left network that organizations in the Singham network are operating with an explicitly political agenda.

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The comments are significant because congressional investigators and watchdog groups have long argued that nonprofits connected to Singham are functioning as overt political operations while enjoying tax-exempt charitable status. Critics argue such activity may violate nonprofit tax laws, which place strict limits on the amount of political activity charities can conduct.

As Fox News Digital reported exclusively on Saturday, Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control issued an administrative subpoena to Piker and far-left CodePink co-founder Susan Medea Benjamin for possibly violating sanctions against doing business with the Communist Party of Cuba when they traveled to the island nation in March for an ideologically-charged transnational convergence of communists in an international «convoy.»

Piker and Benjamin haven’t responded to requests for comment, but they have publicly defended their trips to March as «humanitarian» missions to help the people of Cuba.

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At about 37 minutes in a six-hour livestream on Monday, headlined, «FEDS ARE AFTER ME,» punctuated with two cursing emojis, Piker stunned listeners knowledgeable about the intricacies of far-left networks by saying that he believes federal investigators are ultimately targeting Singham and the organizations he supports, including CodePink and the self-declared communist organizations ANSWER Coalition and Party for Socialism and Liberation, for the «political» work they do.

Together, these groups and others in the Singham network have organized, coordinated and staffed most of the divisive anti-U.S. street protests the nation has seen over the past decade. Party for Socialism and Liberation is called «PSL» by far-left activists.

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«I think that ultimately the target is probably Singham and his operation from PSL to ANSWER Coalition to CodePink — like anything that he has ever financed,» Piker said during the stream.

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Jodie Evans and Neville Roy Singham are pictured together.

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A five-part Fox News Digital investigation published in March, the week of the Cuba convoy, documented how Singham funneled $278 million, starting in 2017 after his marriage to CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans, into a network of six nonprofits that, in turn, have financially supported dozens of organizations globally and operationally participated in a transnational network of about 2,000 organizations, most of them promoting pro-China messaging and causes aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.

The investigation also documented for the first time Singham’s appearance at a Shanghai conference in November 2025 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, where he praised Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party’s vision for a «new world order.»

Piker defended Singham during the livestream, arguing the federal government was attempting to suppress activism financed by Singham, a wealthy ideological donor.

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«And it’s not new, it’s been around for a while,» Piker said.

Piker continued. «It’s like totally f—ing ridiculous to try and stop the political advocacy of an American citizen.»

He continued: «Roy Singham is an American citizen. He lives in China now and he’s a centimillionaire. I think he has almost a billion dollars.» A centimillioniare is a rich person with a net worth of at least $100 million.

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In 2017, Singham sold his technology company, Thoughtworks, for an estimated $785 million, and began establishing a new network of shell corporations and nonprofit organizations in the U.S., from his adopted base in Shanghai, according to the Fox News Digital investigation.

Piker then described Singham as «funding vehicle» for «a lot of political movements.» The Singham network has deployed rapid-response teams to protest U.S. actions, including demonstrations that support the Islamic Republic of Iran, with professional protesters like CodePink D.C. Coordinator Olivia DiNucci painting her hands red to vilify U.S. military action in Iran. She protested beside Benjamin outside the White House.

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Piker said, «Not sure how much money he has now, but he’s been a funding vehicle for a lot of political movements in the country, like a lot of activism, and they hate that s—, so they’re trying to jam them up.»

«They’re trying to hit him on anything and everything they possibly can. That’s it, that’s the goal here. That’s the broader goal.»

Monday’s comments were especially notable because they marked the first time a prominent figure within the network openly characterized Singham’s role as supporting «political movements» and «political advocacy» operations in the United States.

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According to Fox News Digital’s investigation, Singham has pumped the $285 million into six organizations: $22.44 million to the People’s Forum, a hub for communist organizing in New York City; $1.33 million to CodePink; $68.7 million to Justice and Education Fund Inc., a nonprofit that funnels money to anonymous projects overseas; $1.098 million to BreakThrough BT Media, a propaganda arm; and $16.76 million to Tricontinental Ltd., a pro-communist think tank. The Party for Socialism and Liberation and ANSWER Coalition share office space at the People’s Forum and share leadership with the People’s Forum.

Multiple congressional committees — including the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Judiciary Committee, House Oversight Committee and House Ways and Means Committee — have examined aspects of Singham’s funding network, particularly questions surrounding foreign influence, nonprofit compliance and political advocacy activities.

Investigators have increasingly focused on whether organizations receiving charitable tax benefits engaged in political activism beyond the scope permitted under federal law. Piker’s description of Singham as financing «political movements» may now intensify the investigations.

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WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY ONLINE AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS

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Marxist political influencer Hasan Piker stands outside his home in West Hollywood, Calif., on May 12, 2026, pointing silently to his dog Kaya to direct her back into his home. (MB/Splash for Fox News Digital)

Piker is the Turkish-born nephew of a Turkish-American socialist political operative Cenk Uygur, founder of the Young Turks YouTube channel and a co-founder of Justice Democrats, a socialist organization that helped elect far-left lawmakers including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

In recent years, Piker has risen to national prominence as one of the country’s most influential left-wing online commentators, espousing Marxism even though critics call him a «champagne socialist,» because of his penchant for wearing designer clothes, driving expensive vehicles and living a high-end lifestyle. Piker drew criticism in even socialist circles for living in a $2 million home in West Hollywood, California.

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Piker has monetized these hours-long livestreams on a platform called Twitch, popular with young online gamers. He talks for hours on end, mostly without a script, free associating in a stream of conscious that often includes rants, curses and condemnations of the very nation where he has built his wealth, repeating the talking points of U.S. adversaries including Russia, China, Cuba and Hamas, the terrorist organization. In his livestream on Monday, Piker bragged about buying a suit from a photoshoot he just completed in New York City over the weekend.

News of the subpoena against Piker and Benjamin triggered widespread reaction across activist and political circles, with far-left figures and organizations rallying behind Piker, while even Democratic leaders and influencers mocked Piker for turning his back on Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and now facing scrutiny from the Trump administration.

Piker himself has devoted two livestreams since the news broke to condemning the investigation, describing it as politically motivated and characterizing himself as a victim.

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Undercover video exposes Dem Senate nominee’s plan to embrace socialists: ‘Got to be together’

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Roy Cooper, former North Carolina governor and a Democratic candidate for the Senate, believes his party should incorporate a big-tent approach to an emerging wave of socialist candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

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When asked if he would sign the Promise to America, a repudiation of socialist stances put out by moderate Democrats, Cooper said he wouldn’t.

«I don’t see any need to,» Cooper said in video footage obtained by Fox News Digital.

«I think the party needs a wide spectrum, particularly at a time when the Republican Party is shrinking and having all kinds of loyalty tests. I think we need to have all kinds of folks to be a part of our party.»

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Then-Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat from North Carolina, speaks with reporters on Sept. 10, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Paul Steinhauser – Fox News)

Cooper’s comment comes as he wages a bid to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and win over a historically Republican-leaning state. It also raises questions of whether moderate Democrats believe their platforms can coexist with the aims of the DSA.

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The DSA espouses positions like abolishing the U.S. Senate, establishing public ownership of corporations and abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to their website.

The group paints a picture of what those policies could look like in practice on its website.

«You have no debt. You don’t need health insurance. You don’t pay a mortgage or have a landlord, because comfortable housing is a human right. Your retirement is publicly funded. Food, education, energy, medicine and transportation aren’t for-profit businesses; they are common goods and utilities,» the group states.

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Cooper is not affiliated with or backed by the DSA and has pitched himself as a candidate with an ability to reach across the aisle. His campaign has highlighted his ability to work with a Republican-controlled legislature during his tenure as governor from 2017 to 2025.

In his own words, Cooper has pushed back on questions about being tied to the DSA.

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Roy Cooper, governor of North Carolina, speaks to members of the media in the spin room following the second presidential debate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

«For the record, no,» he told the New York Times on whether he was a Communist. «I have a record of working across the aisle. The people of North Carolina know that I can be a senator that puts them first. Before power, before party, before politics. I feel confident that at the end of the day, they’ll send me to Washington.»

When asked if Cooper’s platform is at odds with the DSA’s views, Cooper’s campaign declined to comment, noting that his commitments are reserved for his constituents.

«The only pledge Roy makes is to the people of North Carolina. Roy is not a socialist and he will work with anyone, including Republicans, as he has done his entire career to lower costs for hardworking families and fight for North Carolina,» his campaign told Fox News Digital.

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Some Republicans are skeptical of that reasoning.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, believes moderates are afraid to challenge their progressive flank as candidates championing the far left have surged in the 2026 midterm primaries.

«That dynamic is dangerous right now because they are terrified of the extreme left. Finding a middle ground on ideological issues right now is … the prospects for success, particularly between now and election day, are not high,» Cruz said at an energy summit hosted by Club for Growth and Arnold Ventures on Thursday.

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«Schumer is truly terrified right now,» he added, referring to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.

In the video interview, Cooper said he believes the party will only weaken itself in its resistance to the administration if it doesn’t band together.

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«Particularly now when we’re in such difficult straits and we’re in a foxhole right now. We’ve all got to be together to take our government back,» Cooper said.

«We could fall to the autocracy, anytime we don’t stick together. So, I don’t see the need signing something,» Cooper said.

Having secured the Democratic nomination, Cooper now heads to the Nov. 3 general election where he faces off against Republican nominee Michael Whatley, the former chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC).

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Brasil: la policía investiga el presunto desvío de fondos públicos para financiar una película sobre Jair Bolsonaro

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La policía brasileña realizó este jueves un vasto operativo por el presunto desvío de recursos públicos hacia la productora de un biopic sobre el exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro. El filme está envuelto en investigaciones que afectan la campaña presidencial de su hijo Flávio.

La operación puso el foco en el campo conservador de cara a las elecciones de octubre, mientras una crisis inédita entre jueces en la corte suprema preocupa al gobierno del izquierdista Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, que busca la reelección.

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Lula y Flávio Bolsonaro están empatados en las encuestas para una probable segunda vuelta, por lo que se prevé una lucha ajustadísima.

Las elecciones se celebrarán el 4 de octubre.

Por qué investigan un filme sobre Jair Bolsonaro

El diputado bolsonarista Mario Frias, del Partido Liberal, y la productora audiovisual Karina Gama están entre los blancos de la operación de este jueves.

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Gama es titular de Go Up Entertainment, productora de “Dark Horse”, protagonizada por el actor estadounidense Jim Caviezel en la piel del ultraderechista Jair Bolsonaro. Frias es productor ejecutivo de la película que aún no se estrena.

Una simpatizante de Jair Bolsonaro levanta un retrato del expresidente en un acto de campaña de su hijo Flávio Bolsonaro en Río de Janeiro (Foto: REUTERS/Tita Barros)

A ambos se les prohibió salir del país y la policía incautó siete armas de fuego a Frías, dijo una fuente de la Policía Federal (PF).

La operación indaga sobre un “supuesto desvío de recursos públicos provenientes de enmiendas parlamentarias” por “centenas de millones de reales” (millones de dólares), informó una nota policial.

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Las enmiendas son un instrumento para que legisladores destinen discrecionalmente recursos a proyectos de interés público. Go UP Entertainment fue uno de los 49 blancos de allanamiento e incautación ejecutados este jueves.

Se indaga si recursos asociados a contratos públicos con el instituto sin fines de lucro Conhecer Brasil, presidido por Karina Gama, “posteriormente fueron direccionados” a Go Up Entertainment, según la decisión judicial.

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Flávio Bolsonaro afirmó en un acto de campaña que la operación es un “intento de interferencia política”.

El juez del supremo que autorizó la operación es Flávio Dino, exministro de Justicia de Lula.

La campaña de Lula “a la defensiva”

Dark Horse” quedó en la mira luego de que Flávio Bolsonaro reconociera en mayo haber pedido giros millonarios al banquero Daniel Vorcaro – hoy preso – para supuestamente pagar la película.

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La policía indaga si aquellos fondos se usaron en realidad para financiar a otro hijo de Bolsonaro, Eduardo, radicado en Estados Unidos y con una condena en Brasil por coacción a la justicia.

La operación de este jueves corre en paralelo a esta otra investigación.

Por su lado, el campo de Lula muestra preocupación por el eventual impacto en la contienda electoral de la crisis desatada en el supremo, a raíz precisamente del caso Vorcaro, detenido por fraude financiero.

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Exministro de Jair Bolsonaro, el juez André Mendonça pidió investigar mensajes del banquero a un número atribuido a su colega Alexandre de Moraes, en los que pedía ayuda para eludir la investigación que luego llevó a su arresto y la liquidación de su banco Master.

Moraes condujo en 2025 el juicio que llevó a la cárcel a Jair Bolsonaro por golpismo. La crisis en el supremo puso a la campaña de Lula a la “defensiva”, dijo una fuente del gobierno bajo el anonimato.

Aunque la fuente atribuyó el momento “delicado” a hechos que no tienen “nada que ver” con Lula, señaló que resultan difíciles de explicar a un electorado que asocia a Moraes al antibolsonarismo.

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Dijo confiar en que aún falta correr “mucha agua bajo el puente” hasta las elecciones del 4 de octubre.

El Partido de los Trabajadores de Lula mantuvo este jueves una reunión de su dirigencia en la que se trató del impacto electoral de la polémica, dijo una fuente petista.

(Con información de AFP).

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Empresas surcoreanas pagan $14,710 por un kilogramo de geisha panameño

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Dos empresas de Corea del Sur pagaron $14,710 por kilogramo por un nanolote de café geisha panameño, producido en la primera cosecha de Luito Estate. Ruli Coffee y GSC International adquirieron los dos kilogramos por $29,420 durante la sexta subasta privada de Lamastus Family Estate.

El lote alcanzó el mayor precio de la jornada después de recibir 3,881 ofertas durante una puja electrónica internacional. El resultado superó la marca de $13,518 por kilogramo obtenida por la familia en 2024 y confirmó el interés asiático por los cafés panameños de producción limitada y alta calidad.

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El grano fue cultivado a 1,930 metros sobre el nivel del mar, en una zona próxima al Sendero de Los Quetzales, en las montañas de Boquete. Su perfil de taza presentó notas de jazmín blanco, limón y manzana verde fresca, acompañadas por un delicado final de bergamota.

La subasta, denominada “First Light, Before the World Wakes”, comenzó a las 6:00 p.m. del 8 de septiembre y terminó a las 5:00 a.m. del día siguiente. La puja se extendió durante 11 horas y 15 minutos, con compradores conectados desde diferentes mercados internacionales.

La subasta electrónica reunió compradores de China, Corea del Sur, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Estados Unidos, Japón y Arabia Saudita. EFE/Bienvenido Velasco

Lamastus Family Estate ofreció 26 lotes que sumaron 526 kilogramos de café geisha, procesados mediante los métodos lavado y natural. Los granos procedían de El Burro, Elida y, por primera vez, Luito Estate, cuyos primeros resultados la colocaron entre las protagonistas de la subasta privada.

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Los lotes pesaron entre dos y 40 kilogramos debido al menor rendimiento registrado durante la cosecha de 2026. Wilford Lamastus explicó que la producción disminuyó en todas las zonas cafetaleras, aunque los granos alcanzaron niveles elevados de calidad, un factor determinante para los precios obtenidos durante la jornada.

Un segundo lote de Luito Estate, compuesto por cuatro kilogramos, fue vendido a $6,433 por kilogramo, para un total de $25,732. El café procedía de una polinización cruzada realizada en el semillero antes de la siembra, una característica que acompañó el debut comercial de la nueva finca.

Ambos lotes representan los primeros seis kilogramos cosechados en Luito Estate. Wilford Lamastus Jr. describió sus resultados como “un accidente de la naturaleza”, debido a que árboles todavía jóvenes produjeron los cafés mejor valorados durante la primera participación de la propiedad en este mecanismo internacional de comercialización.

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La taza fue descrita con notas de jazmín blanco, limón y manzana verde fresca, además de un final de bergamota. Cortesía

Luito Estate es la finca de la familia situada más al norte de Boquete. El bajareque, una neblina casi permanente durante la estación seca, ralentiza de manera extrema la maduración del fruto. Las oscilaciones térmicas también someten las plantas a condiciones que favorecen una mayor intensidad aromática en la taza.

El proceso lavado utiliza una fermentación breve y controlada que permite destacar las características del terreno por encima del procesamiento. Según Lamastus Jr., el resultado muestra sobriedad, equilibrio y una expresión marcada del origen, atributos especialmente buscados por compradores y tostadores dedicados al segmento mundial de cafés de alta gama.

Los demás lotes fueron adquiridos por compradores de China, Corea del Sur, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Estados Unidos, Japón y Arabia Saudita. La participación confirma el creciente peso de Asia y el Golfo dentro de las subastas panameñas, donde los compradores pagan por exclusividad, puntuación y perfiles diferenciados, no únicamente por volumen.

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En otra subasta privada realizada este año, Hacienda La Esmeralda vendió 87 kilogramos distribuidos en 12 microlotes por $499,820. La mayoría quedó en manos de compradores de China y Hong Kong, mientras el precio promedio alcanzó $5,745 por kilogramo, una referencia del valor adquirido por la producción panameña más exclusiva.

La menor producción de la cosecha de 2026 redujo el tamaño de los lotes, pero mantuvo niveles elevados de calidad. Cortesía

Los registros comerciales también muestran este cambio. Entre enero y julio de 2026, China pagó un promedio de $63.16 por kilogramo, frente a $9.46 en Estados Unidos. Aunque el mercado estadounidense concentró 45% del volumen exportado, China aportó 32% del valor con solo 10% de los kilogramos enviados.

El precio obtenido por Luito Estate no supera el récord individual del Best of Panama. Esa marca pertenece a un geisha lavado de Hacienda La Esmeralda, vendido en 2025 por $30,204 el kilogramo. Sin embargo, los $14,710 establecen un nuevo máximo para las subastas privadas de Lamastus Family Estate.

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La familia tendrá otra oportunidad de competir el 23 de septiembre, cuando la Asociación de Cafés Especiales de Panamá realice su subasta internacional. Lamastus presentará el geisha lavado Torre de Elida Estate, que obtuvo 96.25 puntos, la calificación más alta del Best of Panama 2026, frente a compradores de todo el mundo.

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